Anderson Redevelopment Commission

MINUTES ANDERSON REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION September 1, 2015 Rodney Chamberlain PUBLIC MEETING Stephanie Wade 4:30 p.m. Robert Miles ED Conference Room #1 Dawnita Steans 120 East 8th Street Lindsay D. Brown Anderson, IN 46016 Stephon Blackwell, Parks Superintendent Judy Streeter MEMBERS PRESENT ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF Carolyn Scott, President QUORUM Joe Royer, Secretary Mrs. Scott called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Kevin Sulc, Vice President and declared a quorum with three (3) members Ben Orcutt, Member (arrived 4:35 p.m.) present. MEMBERS ABSENT MINUTES Justin Puckett, Member Mr. Sulc moved to approve the August 4, 2015, Roger Clark, Non-Voting Member minutes. Mr. Royer seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. STAFF PRESENT Ann Marie Bauer, Attorney INVOICES Greg Winkler, Director Mr. Royer moved to approve the invoices as Michael Frischkorn, Deputy Director presented. Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed April Phillips, Financial Specialist unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. Gary McKinney, Environmental/Brownfield Specialist Karen Pettigrew, Small Business Specialist BUSINESS OTHERS PRESENT Resolution #ARC13-2015 Resolution of the City Kevin Davis, IDEM of Anderson Redevelopment Commission Peggy Dorsey, IDEM Authorizing the Sale of Real Estate-Purdue Brian Pace, IDEM Project Paul Loebe Mrs. Bauer explained the resolution authorizes the Chad Pigg sale of the former Plant 3 property to the Flagship Larry McClendon, Redwood Foundation Enterprise Center to be used for the Purdue Polytech Henry Clay, Redwood Foundation Institute project. Jason Townsend Mark Turner Mr. Sulc moved to approve Resolution #ARC13-2015. Rev. Ray Wilkins Mr. Royer seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 Bill Jackson yes, 0 no. John Bostic Jason Streeter Resolution #ARC14-2015 Resolution of the City Jason Fenwick, City Controller of Anderson Redevelopment Commission Pete Heuer, Board of Public Works Chairman Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate-NTN Tom Tijerina, Community Development Consultant Project Kevin S. Smith, Mayor Mrs. Bauer explained the resolution authorizes the Pastor Williams acquisition of the real estate west of Flagship for the Tammy Sloss project that was added to the Redevelopment Plan a couple of months ago. A portion of which is intended to be transferred to NTN Driveshaft Anderson A member of the audience asked if the City of Corporation with a portion being retained for Anderson could enact stricter guidelines for infrastructure improvements. environmental issues and clean up than what is required by the State. Mr. Royer moved to approve Resolution #ARC14- 2015. Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed Mr. Winkler stated he would mention this to the City unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. Attorney. Resolution #ARC15-2015 Resolution of the City Mr. Bostic suggested building a new trustee’s office on of Anderson Redevelopment Commission the former Edgewood Plaza property and combine it Authorizing the Sale of Real Estate-NTN Project with a new boys’ and girls’ club. He presented Mrs. Bauer explained the resolution authorizes the renderings of the site. There used to be three clubs in sale of a portion of the property that is to be acquired Anderson, but they left due to finances. In creating a to NTN Driveshaft Anderson Corporation. boys’ and girls’ club with the Anderson Trustee’s Office, this would provide the financial stability to Mr. Royer moved to approve Resolution #ARC15- keep it open and pay for staff, programming, and 2015. Mr. Sulc seconded. Motion passed maintenance. This could bring in 200 to 300 kids unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. through the week and 500 to 2000 kids and parents on weekends. This would make it easier to find a Edgewood Plaza Redevelopment Discussion developer for the remaining area. With the Mr. Winkler mentioned that staff from IDEM, combination of both, people will always be coming neighbors of the surrounding area, and Anderson into the area daily. They could partner with the Township Trustee John Bostic were in attendance. Anderson Community School System for after school programs. Currently, there is nowhere to house these Mr. Orcutt arrived at the meeting during the programs. The facility would be off of 16th Street. He presentation at approximately 4:35 p.m. proposed softball and soccer fields with the possibility of four gyms within the facility. He requested the Ms. Pettigrew and Mr. McKinney gave a presentation Commission consider and support this proposal. The on the history of the area, the environmental issues, proposal would bring in people, it would educate what has been completed in the area and why, and people, and it would develop the west side of town. what the future may hold. The Trustee’s Office has the financial power to run the Boys’ and Girls’ Club. Mr. Winkler introduced the staff from IDEM. A lengthy discussion was held with members of the Mr. Winkler stated the building that KrM has sited is audience and IDEM regarding the former Speedway approximately 30,000 sq. ft. which accommodates gasoline station at the corner of Nichol and Raible two gyms, offices, and expansion. There is one Avenues and the surrounding environmental issues. athletic field; however, long term it could be It will take a minimum of another two years for final expanded to add more. There is still plenty of room clean-up. The property is ready for redevelopment up front for restaurants, shops, etc. depending on the use and the developer. Mr. Streeter asked if the proposed building location Mrs. Scott left the meeting during the discussion at limited economic development. approximately 5:00 p.m. Mr. Winkler stated only to a minimal degree. It Mr. Chamberlain suggested using eminent domain. probably does more to attract then limit. Mrs. Bauer explained the difficulties with using Mr. Streeter asked if TIF would support retail. eminent domain and that there were statutory regulations that must be followed. Mr. Winkler answered no, however, infrastructure can be done to support retail. Mr. Bostic has access to Mr. Chamberlain requested the staff prepare a list of $500,000 in funding and there is an additional all the property owners in the area being discussed. $500,000 from the Nestle Tax Abatement Impact Fee. Anderson Redevelopment Commission: September 1, 2015 Page 2 This is the first project that he has seen that would No report was given. draw people into the site. Mr. Streeter asked if the development had to be retail. Fountain at 14th & Main Streets Mr. Winkler thought it had to be a strong component. Mr. Winkler believed everything was operational; Every study that has been completed for this area has however, they are still working on the lighting. said that. Purdue/Flagship Makers Space Facility A member of the audience asked the cost of the Mr. Winkler invited everyone to the groundbreaking facility in Phase 1. on September 15, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Winkler thought it would cost about $3,000,000. Scatterfield West Redevelopment This is why the proposal is before the Commission. Mr. Winkler explained there was a meeting scheduled with American StructurePoint tomorrow afternoon to Mr. de la Bastide asked about locating to the go through the plans. They should have estimates for Wigwam. the road work, utilities, etc. Mr. Bostic mentioned they are still talking about it, but Mr. Sulc asked if the road would be part of the P3 he would prefer this proposal because they would be project. the owners and not lessees. Mr. Winkler answered yes, it would be 27th Street. A minor discussion was held on the environmental Twenty-Ninth Street is complete now. issues of the area again. Mrs. Bauer mentioned it would be a dedicated City A member of the audience asked about the street. timeframe. Sirmax Railroad Spur Mr. Bostic did not know. He would find out Mr. Winkler stated the agreement is being finalized immediately if the Commission gives the approval. He between the City and Sirmax that will mirror the asked for the Commission’s support on this project. agreement between the City and CSX. This would uplift the low and moderate income community. Mr. Sulc asked if the work would not begin until the agreements were signed. Mr. Sulc mentioned that Mrs. Scott told him she supported this proposal. The Commission will Mr. Winkler answered the work is currently underway; consider the proposal. however, it can only go to a certain point until the agreements are in place. UPDATES MISCELLANEOUS 60th Street Mr. Winkler thought the project was completed. He Pre-Pay Request: SXC for $402,512.00 has driven on the street a few times. $399,512: Construction Deposit $3,000: RPL Insurance EPA: GM Properties Mr. McKinney explained the environmental consultant Mrs. Bauer explained there were two requirements is still working through the process and putting the which are the executed agreement with CSX and the RFP together. The goal is to have work begin by the payment of $399,512 for the construction deposit end of the year. which will be refunded over a period of five years based on the volume of rail cars. 67th Street/Enterprise Drive No report was given. Mr. Sulc asked who would be refunding the money. Parking Garage Anderson Redevelopment Commission: September 1, 2015 Page 3 Mr. Winkler stated it would be refunded by CSX at $500 per railcar. Mrs. Bauer stated the $3,000 request is for liability insurance during construction. Mr. Sulc asked if the funds were all under the umbrella of what the Commission already approved for the project Mrs. Bauer answered yes. Mr. Sulc asked Mr. Fenwick if he had any issues with this. Mr. Fenwick answered no. Mr. Royer moved to approve the pre-pay request for CSX for $402,512. Mr. Orcutt seconded. Motion passed unanimously; 3 yes, 0 no. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Royer moved to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m. Anderson Redevelopment Commission: September 1, 2015 Page 4